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four years ago, the obamas raced to ten balls and now they're paring it down to two? >> i think they're consolidated. they will have nearly as many people as last time, about 40,000 people at two balls at the convention center. this means they don't have to travel sarnd as much, frankly. so they will have to dance on different levels. >> so what kind of dance sequel are you expecting? is he going to dance this time like he did to stevie wonder, dance tunes or anything? is he going to sing? >> i hope we'll see a line dance this time. that would be great. >> what do you think he's going to do? any idea? >> i don't know. i mean, i have no idea. really. >> last time they did the great dance and then beyonce sang. yeah. so this time, what do you think? the excitement is different this time. it's a little bit more reserved and pulled back. >> it always is for a second inauguration. it's just not as big a deal. having said that, i've been astounded by the number of parties, balls, galas, events we have been getting invitations to just in the past three days. >> i've noticed
four years ago, the obamas raced to ten balls and now they're paring it down to two? >> i think they're consolidated. they will have nearly as many people as last time, about 40,000 people at two balls at the convention center. this means they don't have to travel sarnd as much, frankly. so they will have to dance on different levels. >> so what kind of dance sequel are you expecting? is he going to dance this time like he did to stevie wonder, dance tunes or anything? is he going...
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. >> president obama arranged a new year's deal to elude the fiscal cliff. republicans and democrats both consented to the deal. now neither party is happy with the outcome. democrats complain that obama caved. because the president's plan allows george w. bush's tax cuts to become permanent. for those making less than $400,000 a year. these democrat critics fear that obama's second term instead of being quote, unquote bold will be quote, unquote cautious as his first term. and on the right, republicans moan and grown and say that -- groan and say that obama is demeaning in the way he deals with house speaker john boehner. hold on, says columnist rockman. we expect too much of obama he says because in the united states, we subscribe to the quote, unquote myth of the imperial presidency. other transformational democratic presidents such as fdr and lbj, rockman says, have substantial democratic majorities in both the senate and in the house to enact their landmark legislation. obama in contrast has had to work with a narrow democratic majority in the senate an
. >> president obama arranged a new year's deal to elude the fiscal cliff. republicans and democrats both consented to the deal. now neither party is happy with the outcome. democrats complain that obama caved. because the president's plan allows george w. bush's tax cuts to become permanent. for those making less than $400,000 a year. these democrat critics fear that obama's second term instead of being quote, unquote bold will be quote, unquote cautious as his first term. and on the...
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first inaugural address four years ago, we're back in the first few hours of president obama's second term. four years ago, of course, at a time of crisis, he offered hope and promised change. four years later, some of that change is in himself. "new york times" jodi cantor has written about it. she's written a bestseller, "the obama's" with us also tonight david gergen, he's seen presidential change from nixon to clinton. you've been writing about the obamas since they first came into office. the role that michelle obama plays for president obama in the white house, what is that role and how has it changed, if any? >> it's about the overall vision, this is not a first lady who bursts into the west wing saying, we have to do this and this and this policy. >> i heard she's rarely seen. >> rarely seen, the constructive thing to remember, is that she never wanted her husband to be a politician. and if he was going to be a politician, she didn't want him to become a regular politician. they talk a lot about getting past the washington noise, about why they came to washington. what they wa
first inaugural address four years ago, we're back in the first few hours of president obama's second term. four years ago, of course, at a time of crisis, he offered hope and promised change. four years later, some of that change is in himself. "new york times" jodi cantor has written about it. she's written a bestseller, "the obama's" with us also tonight david gergen, he's seen presidential change from nixon to clinton. you've been writing about the obamas since they...
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she set fashion trends four years ago when president obama was sworn into office, so what will michelle obama wear to this weekend's inaugural events? we'll have a look at the first lady's fashion, coming up. >>> i think that there's no more higher purpose right now than to take care of folks, put themselves in harm's way, protect our freedoms. >> more than half a million folks have done more than one tour. that's a tremendous emotional and physical burden we've put on our folks that's totally unprecedented. >> we're acknowledging that people are always going to have some effect. we just want them to be able to be better at making that transition back to civilized society and not carrying around that pain of war for the rest of their life. i am skip russo, clinical psychologist at the university of southern california, institute for creative technologies. with so much competition, finding the right job is never easy. but with the nation's largest alumni network, including those in key hiring positions, university of phoenix can help connect you to a world of opportunity. something this
she set fashion trends four years ago when president obama was sworn into office, so what will michelle obama wear to this weekend's inaugural events? we'll have a look at the first lady's fashion, coming up. >>> i think that there's no more higher purpose right now than to take care of folks, put themselves in harm's way, protect our freedoms. >> more than half a million folks have done more than one tour. that's a tremendous emotional and physical burden we've put on our folks...
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he's got to say to the american people what the president obama legacy may well be in years to come. and for that, you need to have a vision. i'm not sure most people in america are fully clear what that vision is. because we can't keep being a slightly negative, well, you know, things have been really bad, we're trying to make them a bit better. it's going to be a little more oomph about it, positivity and grand vision. >> i would go back to the famous caesar chavez line, yes, we can, and really inject a lot of optimism in this inaugural. the burden on the president is that in 2008, it was electric here in washington. a million people coming, our first african-american president. this time around, it's a little more humdrum. we're exhausted from the 2012 presidential election. newtown has all of us in a tizzy and angry. we've got the, you know, problems going on with fiscal cliff and a new debt crisis. so the mood is not great. the way to change it is a big, bold speech. i personally would like to see the president vote gun control, which i know you've been so helpfully outspoken on
he's got to say to the american people what the president obama legacy may well be in years to come. and for that, you need to have a vision. i'm not sure most people in america are fully clear what that vision is. because we can't keep being a slightly negative, well, you know, things have been really bad, we're trying to make them a bit better. it's going to be a little more oomph about it, positivity and grand vision. >> i would go back to the famous caesar chavez line, yes, we can,...
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four years ago president obama refused to accept corporate donations, but this year exxonmobil, at&t, christoph are among the biggest backers of today's festivities. -- microsoft are among the biggest backers of today's festivities. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. the teenage gunman is in custody after allegedly killing five members of his family in new mexico on saturday night. police say the 15-year-old killed his parents and three siblings, each suffering multiple gunshot wounds. the suspect was armed with several weapons, including an assault rifle. it was the deadliest mass shooting in the u.s. since the newtown massacre over a month ago. the shooting came on the same day opponents of gun control held rallies across the country to oppose the white house effort to reform the nation's gun laws. at demonstrations in pennsylvania and ohio, gun owners pilloried calls for stricter gun control. >> no law put on law abiding citizens h crime. they're going to take my gun so i can get shot. >> my thoughts is, tell the leftwing liberal
four years ago president obama refused to accept corporate donations, but this year exxonmobil, at&t, christoph are among the biggest backers of today's festivities. -- microsoft are among the biggest backers of today's festivities. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. the teenage gunman is in custody after allegedly killing five members of his family in new mexico on saturday night. police say the 15-year-old killed his parents...
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sasha and malia obama were only 10 and 7 years old when they moved into the white house. now, they are blossoming into young ladies. >>> also, michelle obama, many people waiting to see what she is going to wear. always so much talk about the fashion. is that truly her legacy? we will look at the revolution and the causes she champions and how she is flourishing in this role as first lady. plus, the inauguration is not just about politics. there is a lot of partying that happens throughout the weekend and we'll take you behind the scenes of one texas size inaugural ball that took nearly two years to plan. >> for the thousands of people who come here for the inauguration, nobody wants to leave this trip empty handed from presidential socks to items sweeter like wine, even more important. see what's hot this year when it comes to inaugural memorabilia. we took a trip around town and brought you back the best of the best. so don't say we didn't do anything for you. >> did you get me those little washington monuments? >> all of that. >>> a final check of the weather from dyla
sasha and malia obama were only 10 and 7 years old when they moved into the white house. now, they are blossoming into young ladies. >>> also, michelle obama, many people waiting to see what she is going to wear. always so much talk about the fashion. is that truly her legacy? we will look at the revolution and the causes she champions and how she is flourishing in this role as first lady. plus, the inauguration is not just about politics. there is a lot of partying that happens...
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. >> and the edge begins with another four years at both president barack obama and vice president joe biden were officially sworn into their second term of office today. thanks for joining us tonight and staying with us tonight i'm laura evans. their second term is officially now underway. tomorrow's public ceremony has half a million people in the district this weekend. fox 5's audrey barnes with that story. >> reporter: a smaller crowd is expected to attend tomorrow's public swearing in ceremony than the one four years ago, but even so those planning to be there says it still feels fresh and new and historic. >> i, barack obama do solemnly swear. >> president obama's second term official by began at noon today when he took the oath of office at a private ceremony. it's the public ceremony monday on the west front of the capitol that has lured people from around the country to d.c. for some it's a repeat trip. >> absolutely we were here four years ago. >> reporter: jay and kioka marks weren't here in 2009. they just had a baby, but this time everything worked out perfectly. what are
. >> and the edge begins with another four years at both president barack obama and vice president joe biden were officially sworn into their second term of office today. thanks for joining us tonight and staying with us tonight i'm laura evans. their second term is officially now underway. tomorrow's public ceremony has half a million people in the district this weekend. fox 5's audrey barnes with that story. >> reporter: a smaller crowd is expected to attend tomorrow's public...
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promises from his last four years in the white house is still ringing a little hollow former u.s. senate foreign policy adviser james just trust told us how a bomber has so far failed to step away from the controversial global strategies of the bush era. i don't think they're much better but they're not much worse either i think the main thing that characterized mr obama's first term was continuity with the bush legacy most notably for example in the intervention in libya i think the real question is is will there be a shift in his second term in line with what he said today for example will we back away from potential confrontation or in military involvement in syria will we back away from confrontation with iran and will we withdraw the missile deployment system on russia's western borders there are things that he can do to radically shift in his second term away from that bush legacy what a bomb his first four years showed he wasn't by failing to keep some of these pledges. questions if it's a trend that he's had to stay. it's generally thought that his second term six u.s. pre
promises from his last four years in the white house is still ringing a little hollow former u.s. senate foreign policy adviser james just trust told us how a bomber has so far failed to step away from the controversial global strategies of the bush era. i don't think they're much better but they're not much worse either i think the main thing that characterized mr obama's first term was continuity with the bush legacy most notably for example in the intervention in libya i think the real...
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not every president gets his second term, but now barack obama begins four more years in the white house. washington has been preparing itself for days. security is incredibly tight. roads have been closed and cleared to make way for the presidential parade. >> the excitement is fantastic, the atmosphere is fantastic. >> we are a country of strong people and good people. obama has the ability to bring the best in all of us. >> i think we should still celebrate. >> the first inauguration of america's first black president was extraordinary. four years ago nearly 2 million people braved the cold and squeezed into the mall. there will be fewer today. here on the steps of the capital president obama will address the crowd. a timeless ceremony with contemporary touches. the national anthem will be sung by beyonce. this year's prime for a party and several hundred thousand people from across the united states have traveled here to be a part of it. the inauguration is a celebration of american democracy. a moment for their president to inspire, unite, and speak to his foes and fans. >> presiden
not every president gets his second term, but now barack obama begins four more years in the white house. washington has been preparing itself for days. security is incredibly tight. roads have been closed and cleared to make way for the presidential parade. >> the excitement is fantastic, the atmosphere is fantastic. >> we are a country of strong people and good people. obama has the ability to bring the best in all of us. >> i think we should still celebrate. >> the...
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when we come back, a prediction on president obama's next four years. rb calcium, caltrate's double the d. it now has more than any other brand to help maximize calcium absorption. so caltrate women can move the world. excuse me, maestro? bring it (orchestra plays softer) better. that's what happens to background noise, when you're making a call on this. this microphone here, picks up the sounds around you and helps turn them down. (orchestra plays louder) so when the world gets noisy -- calls sound better. to volunteer to help those in need. when a twinge of back pain surprises him. morning starts in high spirits, but there's a growing pain in his lower back. as lines grow longer, his pain continues to linger. but after a long day of helping others, he gets some helpful advice. just two aleve have the strength to keep back pain away all day. today, jason chose aleve. just two pills for all day pain relief. try aleve d for strong, all day long sinus and headache relief. >> starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and begin again the
when we come back, a prediction on president obama's next four years. rb calcium, caltrate's double the d. it now has more than any other brand to help maximize calcium absorption. so caltrate women can move the world. excuse me, maestro? bring it (orchestra plays softer) better. that's what happens to background noise, when you're making a call on this. this microphone here, picks up the sounds around you and helps turn them down. (orchestra plays louder) so when the world gets noisy -- calls...
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." ♪ >>> some day, years from now, barack obama will be here in the national portrait gallery, alongside abraham lincoln and all the other presidents. but another image of him has taken its place already in our popular consciousness, and that is the november night the young senator from illinois was elected, as our country's leader. that night marked the before and after in american history, when the impossible became possible, when a might-never-happen event actually did. and whether or not you voted for barack obama in 2008 or 2012, we americans knew we were taking a giant step forward and living up to the country's proud ideal that all men with created equal. >> if there is anyone out there who still doubts that america is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. >> president obama's election transformed the way the world looks at america, but also the way we look at ourselves. >> it makes me so proud of our country. it was electric, throughout the
." ♪ >>> some day, years from now, barack obama will be here in the national portrait gallery, alongside abraham lincoln and all the other presidents. but another image of him has taken its place already in our popular consciousness, and that is the november night the young senator from illinois was elected, as our country's leader. that night marked the before and after in american history, when the impossible became possible, when a might-never-happen event actually did. and...
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beyonce who sang "at last" during the obamas' first dance four years ago. she will be singing the national anthem and kelly clarkson will be singing as well as james taylor day -- james taylor. among the bay area is a rather new u.s. citizen. grant perry of santa rosa told me recently why this is so special for him. >> i have been a u.s. citizen now for about 12 years. it's really a great experience to be coming here. i know my american friends have never done it. >> reporter: now, there are fight a few paraphernalia items that you can buy. this is one that i bought. it's the official inauguration program. you can see a nice picture of president obama there and a few nice pictures inside. what i really like on the back side, you can see this picture here, it says "this seat is taken again for the next four years." the president, january 20th, twin. i'm pretty sure that's -- 2009. i'm pretty sure that is in reference to clint eastwood and other comments that were made. i know you will be talking about the 49ers. we did come across a crew here from atlanta ye
beyonce who sang "at last" during the obamas' first dance four years ago. she will be singing the national anthem and kelly clarkson will be singing as well as james taylor day -- james taylor. among the bay area is a rather new u.s. citizen. grant perry of santa rosa told me recently why this is so special for him. >> i have been a u.s. citizen now for about 12 years. it's really a great experience to be coming here. i know my american friends have never done it. >>...
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>>> what barack obama has done right and wrong over the last four years. >>> plus, food for thought. the ceo says obama care is a form of fascism. will the crunchy consumers of whole foods? >>> and know when to hold them and when to fold them. poker faces for women in the business world and learning how to do it firsthand. "on the money" begins right now. >>> this is america's number one financial news program, "on the money." now, maria bartiromo. >> here's what's making news as we head into a new week "on the money." the stock market market rally keeps powering forward and the major indeesices are hat five-y highs. the markets have been powered by so much money on the sideline
>>> what barack obama has done right and wrong over the last four years. >>> plus, food for thought. the ceo says obama care is a form of fascism. will the crunchy consumers of whole foods? >>> and know when to hold them and when to fold them. poker faces for women in the business world and learning how to do it firsthand. "on the money" begins right now. >>> this is america's number one financial news program, "on the money." now, maria...
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. >> you have, in obama's case, gone within four years from being an illinois state politician to the most famous person on earth, and you have confidence in both your judgment about what's the right way to go and your ability to make it go that way. if he was too confident about being able to bring people together, one can understand, given the way he'd spent the previous four years. >> ball gowns are on their way to the cleaners, the party is over for both the new president and the nation... >> well, what does obama need to do to reassure americans right now, and the markets... >> narrator: that first week, the president had two goals: turn the economy around... >> we're talking about massive job creation... >> narrator: ...and do it by working together with the republicans. >> so he's got some selling to do... >> right now, the big debate in washington is how big should the stimulus package be... >> he is facing many sobering challenges... >> in hammering out details for his massive economic recovery... >> he knew that he was dealing with a set of circumstances that required people
. >> you have, in obama's case, gone within four years from being an illinois state politician to the most famous person on earth, and you have confidence in both your judgment about what's the right way to go and your ability to make it go that way. if he was too confident about being able to bring people together, one can understand, given the way he'd spent the previous four years. >> ball gowns are on their way to the cleaners, the party is over for both the new president and...
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i know you feel the same way, to have barack obama as our president for another four years. [applause] and michelle as first lady. [applause] i may be a little biased, but i cannot think of a better man than my husband to help our president lead our country for the next four years. [applause] as long as he has the privilege of serving this nation, i know that joe will keep fighting for american people every day. ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming my husband, our vice president, joe biden. [applause] >> hello. i am joe biden, husbands, and i am delighted to be with you all here. let me begin with the simplest of statements. thank you. thank you, thank you, thank you. you are the only reason that we are here. thank you for support, thank you for being here, and most of all, thank you for believing in us. ladies and gentlemen, i have been honored to serve as vice president. but i have been especially honored to serve as a rock obama's vice president. this man has already done a remarkable job. historic health care reform, to supreme court appointees, ending the w
i know you feel the same way, to have barack obama as our president for another four years. [applause] and michelle as first lady. [applause] i may be a little biased, but i cannot think of a better man than my husband to help our president lead our country for the next four years. [applause] as long as he has the privilege of serving this nation, i know that joe will keep fighting for american people every day. ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming my husband, our vice president,...
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president obama will be administered the oath of office. this will be done like it was four years ago. by chief justice john roberts. first by the lincoln bible, the same bible used by president lincoln when he was sworn in 1861. that will be on top of the king family bible, which has been graciously provided for the ceremony by the king family. kelly clerks and will then sink, -- clarkson will then sing, "my country 'tis of thee." excited that the youngest ever inaugural poet, the first lgbt and latino inaugural poet will be joining us. the ceremony will and with beyonce singing -- wil enl end with beyonce singing the national anthem. the bibles are very historic and symbolic. the 50th anniversary of the march on washington in 1963. i would like to have it over to our partners at -- hand it over to our partners at jtf. >> thank you. i am colonel michelle roberts. our task force has a responsibility for planning and coordinating all of the military ceremonial support. once the luncheon is complete, the president, first lady and vice preside
president obama will be administered the oath of office. this will be done like it was four years ago. by chief justice john roberts. first by the lincoln bible, the same bible used by president lincoln when he was sworn in 1861. that will be on top of the king family bible, which has been graciously provided for the ceremony by the king family. kelly clerks and will then sink, -- clarkson will then sing, "my country 'tis of thee." excited that the youngest ever inaugural poet, the...
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. >> reporter: she came up for the first inauguration of president obama four years ago with a whole group from tyler metro chamber of commerce. >> right, from tyler, texas. >> reporter: tyler, texas. you chartered a bus both times, right? >> both times we chartered a bus and rode up to see president obama be inaugurated. >> reporter: you had a fabulous time. >> a fabulous time last time and this time even better. >> reporter: we're showing some of the video from four years ago. it was so inspirational. tell me about the feelings that you had coming up here and seeing president obama inaugurated four years ago? >> it was very inspiring. i saw all nationalities come together to honor our president and to see him sworn in. >> reporter: you're a teacher. you also told me -- tell me about your struggle and the sif civil rights movement and because went -- and what you went through. >> i went to an integrated school. i was one of the first blacks going to the high school in texas. >> reporter: you're a trailblazer and bringing your group back again this year. >> bringing them back. >> rep
. >> reporter: she came up for the first inauguration of president obama four years ago with a whole group from tyler metro chamber of commerce. >> right, from tyler, texas. >> reporter: tyler, texas. you chartered a bus both times, right? >> both times we chartered a bus and rode up to see president obama be inaugurated. >> reporter: you had a fabulous time. >> a fabulous time last time and this time even better. >> reporter: we're showing some of the...
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election year dick cheney was actually on t.v. made the comment that in february two thousand and two the guantanamo was a great place it's also back so i knew he was lying that i actually reached out some people to see dave's project and gave my awful awful story about the outraged me that much that pretty much made me all public that was the breaking point for me and granted i'm glad that you're speaking out because we really we do hear sometimes about victims of torture victims of the war but the soldiers of course are pretty much thrown under the bus how hard is it for you to over see this kind of abuse of course you kind of you know didn't want to talk about it for a while you wanted to kind of brush it under the rug and try to move for a player had but i mean how hard was it for you and eventually other guards or people who are overseeing this kind of abuse and realizing that it's not warranted . you know it's we getting upset and really call a lot of stuff that was going on maybe the some of these individuals deserved what
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president obama pushed to a great extent by israel has war with iran and i will take no options off the tape and i mean what i say. some believe the appointment of chuck hagel as defense secretary who is known to have been against the strike on iran may be a sign that the new obama administration will be less warmongering towards the word but two of the country's leading middle east experts orange convinced vision i would bet a certain amount of money we will hear the words all options are on the table come out of his come out of his mouth in addition to the point that we have the appointment of john brennan at the cia who i think is someone who the israelis are just fine with who will continue what many of the covert programs of course are drone program but many of the covert programs that would be under his under his authority at the cia that will be very much to israel's liking will serve to undermine any attempts or any possibilities for. coming to terms of the islamic republic of iran john brennan has been in charge of president obama's targeted assassinations program. his appo
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barack obama is officially at the helm of the us government for another four years after being sworn in at the white house all eyes will be on the american president later on monday when he lines his second term plans in his inaugural speech about his first four years show he wasn't he railed by falling by failing to keep some of his pledges gani chickie end questions if it's a trend that is here to stay. it's generally thought that his second term six u.s. presidents on walks those handcuffs that kept them from doing great things in their first term because they had to think about getting reelected all the time in the last four years we've heard many times president obama's hands are tied on this issue word that issue suppose this election has on tied his hands we don't have a crystal ball to tell you what he's going to do with those three presidential hands but we may already see signs of what is to come president obama steps into his second term carrying a heavy load of promises along with the pledge the threat of another devastating war ended with. four years president obama push
barack obama is officially at the helm of the us government for another four years after being sworn in at the white house all eyes will be on the american president later on monday when he lines his second term plans in his inaugural speech about his first four years show he wasn't he railed by falling by failing to keep some of his pledges gani chickie end questions if it's a trend that is here to stay. it's generally thought that his second term six u.s. presidents on walks those handcuffs...
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four years ago, barack obama seems as if he might be a deliver a professor of the leader. maybe with a touch of hawaiian mellowness. he has turned out to be a for graciously competitive perfectionist. aides and friends say so in interviews. mr. obama's own words of praise say it best. he is a perpetually aspiring overachiever. as he faces off with mitt romney, mr. obama wilson to win in fear of losing. is in overdrive. he is cramming for debates against an opponent he has called ineffective, raising money and a frantic pace to narrow the gap with mr. romney and embracing the do anything it takes of an increasingly contentious campaign. even by the standards of political world, mr. obama's obsession with virtuosity, and proving himself the best, are remarkable. those close to him say, in parentheses, critics call it arrogance. when mr. obama was derided as an insufferable overachiever in an early political race, his friends were infuriated. but even those loyal to mr. obama say that his quest for excellence can lead him to cockiness, and they tends to overestimate his capab
four years ago, barack obama seems as if he might be a deliver a professor of the leader. maybe with a touch of hawaiian mellowness. he has turned out to be a for graciously competitive perfectionist. aides and friends say so in interviews. mr. obama's own words of praise say it best. he is a perpetually aspiring overachiever. as he faces off with mitt romney, mr. obama wilson to win in fear of losing. is in overdrive. he is cramming for debates against an opponent he has called ineffective,...
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. >> reporter: president obama is continuing a tradition he started four years ago, a national day of service, a day of giving back on the national mall, and we track down a san francisco resident who came all the way out here to take part in it. president obama rolled up his sleeves to help spruce up a washington, d.c. elementary school today. the president and first lady stained a bookshelf as part of their national day of service project. >> the very young people did some really good work. and some of the older folks, like me, who it hurt getting our knees -- kind of bending down a little bit, we were able to manage also. >> reporter: one of those young people, san francisco resident erika chain. she also pitched in today, painting a washington, d.c. elementary school a day after meeting mr. obama face to face. >> it's unreal. i walked out of the oval office and i had to have someone pinch me. i said, i felt it. it's real. it did happen. it's really just an honor. >> reporter: it was chain's way of saying thank you to the obama campaign. chane suffered a brain tumor in 2010 while s
. >> reporter: president obama is continuing a tradition he started four years ago, a national day of service, a day of giving back on the national mall, and we track down a san francisco resident who came all the way out here to take part in it. president obama rolled up his sleeves to help spruce up a washington, d.c. elementary school today. the president and first lady stained a bookshelf as part of their national day of service project. >> the very young people did some really...
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for years with president obama in the first term perhaps no one needs are and are more than. secretary of state hillary clinton in her first four years as a top u.s. diplomat she's flown over nine hundred sixty thousand miles to one hundred twelve countries now it looks like senator john kerry will replace her as the current chair of the senate foreign relations committee he has extensive foreign policy experience his confirmation is seen as a practical shoo in next up a change that could determine a lot about this country's economic future treasury secretary timothy geitner is stepping down this comes amid the debt ceiling seaquest ration in appropriation debates as well as calls for reform of the tax system the president nominated current white house chief of staff jack lew successor who is known as a numbers guy a budget hawk and a tough bargain are among other things now secretary of defense leon panetta is set to be replaced by former senator chuck hagel he earned two purple hearts for his service in the vietnam war tables nomination was seen by many republicans as a sla
for years with president obama in the first term perhaps no one needs are and are more than. secretary of state hillary clinton in her first four years as a top u.s. diplomat she's flown over nine hundred sixty thousand miles to one hundred twelve countries now it looks like senator john kerry will replace her as the current chair of the senate foreign relations committee he has extensive foreign policy experience his confirmation is seen as a practical shoo in next up a change that could...
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who knows how the election of barack obama will affect the world in 50 years or 100 years? who knows how the poetry will change the world in 50 years or 100 years? it is ultimately an act of faith. you throw a poem into the atmosphere, we breathe it in and we go on. >> so what's next? what's next that is presently unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible? >> war. and i don't say that in terms of the complete and utter abolition of war. i say that with the mentality that still affects this culture and the body politic. i think about the fact that as we debate budgets yet again, and i will say parenthetically i am here as a poet, not a politician. but there must be a way that we change that mindset. as we scramble around trying to find dollars for basic human nee needs, let's start looking at the military and let's start looking at waging war in a different way so that we begin moving in the opposite direction. and maybe it takes 100 years. but it can be done. >> so with this discussion as our new context, would you read litany at the tomb of frederick douglas? >> this is the lo
who knows how the election of barack obama will affect the world in 50 years or 100 years? who knows how the poetry will change the world in 50 years or 100 years? it is ultimately an act of faith. you throw a poem into the atmosphere, we breathe it in and we go on. >> so what's next? what's next that is presently unthinkable, unimaginable, impossible? >> war. and i don't say that in terms of the complete and utter abolition of war. i say that with the mentality that still affects...